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A detailed and ready-to-teach lesson to support students in their analysis of Act 4 Scene 1 of Macbeth. This engaging, interactive lesson allows students to act, analyse, and discuss this critical moment in Macbeth. This is great for key stage 4 students studying the play for GCSE/IGCSE or for key stage 3 students too.

**Learning Objective: **Analyse Act 4 Scene 1 of Macbeth

Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will understand the key events and themes in Act 4, Scene 1.
  • Students will analyse Shakespeare’s use of language and imagery.
  • Students will discuss the significance of the witches and their prophecies in Macbeth’s downfall.
  • Students will explore how Macbeth’s character evolves in this scene.

Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share on ‘what role do the witches play in Macbeth’s choices?’
Starter: A summary of the scene and content about its significance followed by three recall questions.
Activity One: Students perform the scene staging the scene and acting to evoke maximum fear in the audience followed by a discussion on what the apparitions represent.
Activity Two: Students complete a worksheet analysing the language in the scene. Discuss ideas afterwards.
Plenary: Write a three-sentence summary of the scene including the themes that are evident in it.

Why Choose This Resource?
Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts.
Ready to Use: Download and start teaching immediately with no prep required.

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This bundle contains: * A detailed lesson on the context of Macbeth. * A detailed knowledge organiser containing key quotes, facts about Shakespeare and a character summary! * A detailed lesson introducing the characters and themes of the play (including all teacher instructions). * A detailed lesson introducing the themes in act 1 scene 1. * A lesson introducing Macbeth in act 1 scene 2. * A detailed lesson on act 1 scenes 3 and 4 focusing on language analysis. * A detailed lesson on act 1 scene 5 analysing Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy. * A lesson examining the persuasive techniques used by Lady Macbeth in act 1 scene 7. * A lesson guiding students to analysing Macbeth’s soliloquy in act 2 scene 1. * A lesson on independent STEAL analysis in act 2 scene 2. * A lesson on dramatic tension in act 2 scene 3. * A lesson on the descent of Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 2. * A lesson on close language analysis of Banquo's Ghost scene in Act 3 Scene 4. * A prediction and inference lesson on Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6. * A lesson on analysis of Act 4 Scene 1. * A lesson on analysis of Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3. * An extension task/homework sheet for further application of the skills analysed in act 1 scene 7. * Detailed character profiles of the five main characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Banquo and the three witches. * A Shakespeare pub-style quiz with 40 questions about the Bard! * A homework menu to give students ownership over their extended study. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the [LikeAnExpert](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/LikeAnExpert) shop.

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